Easy Breezy
Spring has sprung, and well in Texas that means 80 degrees, wild flowers and random rainstorms throughout the day.
I've lived in Florida for the majority of my life so humidity and rain isn't much of a complaint for me. However, this last year has been a little rough in the humidity and heat department. I'm not complaining by any means, it's more of an excuse to get on the boat and get my tan on sans rain. I've realized that having vitamin D in my life is essential to my mental emotional and physical health. Trust me I've lived in Michigan; seasonal depression is real... and it's not fun. Those were the days when I used to hit up the ole 'light bulb beach' (aka the tanning bed) - coined by the one and only Charlie Cook. I know, I know, it's super awful for you. Lesson learned.
Taking it back to my last post from Monday, and I do want to disclaim while I may be on a journey of self realization, I am by no means unhappy. I just want others to know that blogging isn't just about the fabulous clothes and the fabulous life, it's a struggle, it's hard and it takes more dedication that you even think you have. Naturally, I go through periods where I self-doubt myself. Standing in front of a white wall over and over and over with my studio lighting can be daunting but don't worry I have big plans coming -- errrr any photogs want to pro bono out in ATX?? HA J/K, no but REALLY. I see a greatly appreciated intern in my near future. Back to the topic at hand (my ADD is on point today) I have the right coping skills to get me out of that rut and I consistently work at it. Do I always accomplish my goals, NOPE... but I sure as hell don't give up, that's a lie, sometimes I do give up (but that's a topic for another day.) My progression to becoming the best human I can be, is a slow and steady journey that involves lots of people (even if you don't know it.) It involved losing some things that I think are important and gaining things I didn't think I needed. So far it's been tough, fun, and all around great.
One quote that hit home this week was the following:
“Technology for instance, has become a kind of imposter for connection, making us believe we’re connected when we’re really not - at least not in the ways that we need to be. In our technology-crazed world, we’ve confused being communicative with feeling connected. Just because we’re plugged in, doesn’t mean we feel seen and heard.”
Technology is a wonderful thing but I think that many of us seek the 'likes' or the gratification of an online connection to which we forget what a real connection really is.
For those of you not into the black hole of my late night/early morning ramblings...
Onto the outfit:
This little blue sassy number I got in Nashville, I really don't understand why they (POSH) doesn't do personal (out of state) subscription boxes, because I would never have to shop again. Katie my BFF since the beginning of time always has a cute little dressing room set up for me and I end up struggling on which to put back. This romper similar here and here wasn't going anywhere. I paired it with my new Jeffrey Campbell sandals, THAT I'M SO OVERLY OBSESSED WITH and my Rebecca Minkoff purse. (Sidebar: Toes still green from St. Patty's Day - REPRESENT) I feel sexy, confident and ready for the Texas sun in this breezy romper.
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